DrJack54

Your still not quite understanding the process 1. Obtain Thai bank account. 2. Deposit 400k into that account and obtain non O marriage. Note the 400k only needs to be in your account on the day you apply. The non O gives you 90 day permission of stay. In last 30 days of that 90 apply for 12 month extension. The money having been in the account for 2 months minimum. Your issue is the bank account. You can open one with a tourist visa entry or even visa exempt entry, however it's not simple. Hence I suggested an agent to assist. The use of agent is only to open bank account. Many threads about opening Bank account so I wont sidetrack. If you can obtain another covid extension that would be good as to buy time to open bank account.

https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=727659 Affidavit.

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Sorry but your over the shop. Your in Thailand currently so applying for non O marriage at Thai consulate is irrelevant. What @Caldera stated is correct. You need to obtain a Thai bank account months ago. I suggest use an agent. Next you need stick 400k into that account. Next apply for non O marriage. First up you need obtain covid extension or 60 day to visit wife. which immigration office do you deal with. Currently your tracking for overstay (500baht fine per day)

I'm not following. The standard procedure is step one ....obtain Thai bank account. Deposit 400k into the account and apply for non O marriage. That gives you a 90 day permission of stay. When funds have been in bank for 2 months apply for your 12 month extension. Just to be clear. Your current permit expires Feb 26 and you also do not have a Thai bank account? Have you used your 60 day extension to visit Thai wife?

If your permission of stay ends Feb 26 then you need to obtain another covid extension asap. What does this mean. "Yeah I need to get the non-o and then a letter before the bank will let me open an account" You need a Thai bank account with 400k on day of application to obtain your non O

OP, what you suggest is fine. When does your current extension expire. Might be useful to obtain one more prior to March 26. Assume you have a Thai bank account and will have 400k in bank on day of application for non O marriage.

Sounds like you haven't made an appointment. That's fine, walk ins ok. Everyone has their recommend timing. Personally I arrive prior to 12. Lunch break is 12-1pm. Obtain your que number and go to lower level for banking requirements. Letter etc. Make a small deposit at the same time. There is also food court on that level. When you return to enter imm office.....no need to que as you have your ticket number. You will be out by 2pm. There is photocopy stall same level as banks in case you need something.

By via airport there is no stated limit however you can be questioned as to the number of visa exempt entries especially if they are back to back with short periods out of Thailand. Land borders (when open) you can obtain 2 visa exempt entries per calendar year. Edit: op misread your question completely. Refer to uj reply.

Have you used your 60 day "extension to visit wife"

Or still better ask in the forum and someone will post recent experience.

Your question is a good example of why folk should always state the immigration office. The answer to any question is often ..."depends on you imm office". At some offices for extensions retirement using money in bank method then bb along with photocopies of pages and bank letter is sufficient. One example CW. At some other offices bank statements have become in vogue. It's a raffle shoot.

OP, so you entered Thailand with a non O based on marriage and now wish to obtain extension of stay based on marriage. You require 400k to have been in Thai bank account for 2 months on the day you apply for extension. It may be easier to open new account. When does your current permit expire.

You had a ME Non O? You should have done 90 day reports even though you went onto covid extensions.

OP, you haven't mentioned which immigration office you deal with. Requirements can vary. Here is a report that covers my experience at CW. Note that for that report, appointments were not available at that time.

Which immigration office? Obviously extension based on retirement.

Wife does not need to be with you. You need pp and also (just in case) your bankbook.

That is not required in most immigration offices. Certainly not CW.

OP, skip the non O based on retirement. Enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain non O in Thailand. One thing to be aware of is that you will require a Thai bank account with 800k on day of application. Not a big deal if your intention is to obtain 12 month extension. Using an agent for bank account would speed that up and make it simple. Be aware that the visa exempt 30 days can be extended by 30 days.. 1900baht.

Make sure you buy a reentry permit. No reason to not to. Obtain covid insurance cover for 30 days.

This thread will cover most your questions.

Interesting from USA couple I met. (Husband also named Jack). Travel to Thailand currently not without risk.

For retirement extensions... 800k 2 months in bank prior to day of application and maintained for 3 months after then not below 400k and back up to 800k 2 months prior to next application. Wash and repeat. I don't follow this comment that you made. . "The retirement visa will prohibit work so that could be why more money is required" The money pretty much remains in the bank, hence not assisting living expenses living here retired.

OP, that would be a foolish option. You came knowing the requirements.

OP, This guy recently obtained TP for trip to USA. @ThailandRyan He might post his experience.